How many of you?????
Aug 10, 2012 07:23:52 #
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Aug 10, 2012 07:41:16 #
I keep them for the reason that when you should try to sell them on the ,used, market, it looks really good!
Aug 10, 2012 07:43:40 #
I keep them for a second reason. When you sell them(or move) you have the perfect boxes for packing and shipping.
Aug 10, 2012 07:50:54 #
cameraniac
Loc: Huntingburg, Indiana
bkyser wrote:
If you ever want to sell or upgrade, you get more "with original box" If you really want to get rid of them, I've seen people sell them on ebay. Better than just tossing them out.
/\/\ What he said. /\/\ :thumbup:
Aug 10, 2012 08:15:57 #
Aug 10, 2012 08:17:04 #
Aug 10, 2012 08:23:12 #
saichiez
Loc: Beautiful Central Oregon
It was quite different with film camera's, since I knew the camera would last a while. Never kept the boxes after a couple of weeks.
With the monthly upgrade of digital models, and the constant "replacement" cycle looking for the perfect camera, I keep the boxes.
I wanted to rent a Canon T2i to try it out. However, I have solved the rental problem. When the T2i was the "new" model on the block, I just bought a T2i kit and used it for three months. It turned out to be inferior to my Olympus PEN E-PL. I sold it for a loss of $100. Far less than rent for 3 months.
I know the boxes facilitated that decision.
With the monthly upgrade of digital models, and the constant "replacement" cycle looking for the perfect camera, I keep the boxes.
I wanted to rent a Canon T2i to try it out. However, I have solved the rental problem. When the T2i was the "new" model on the block, I just bought a T2i kit and used it for three months. It turned out to be inferior to my Olympus PEN E-PL. I sold it for a loss of $100. Far less than rent for 3 months.
I know the boxes facilitated that decision.
Aug 10, 2012 08:49:07 #
I have one huge box that holds the smaller ones along with the information that came with it. I do have a couple of things that were bought used I don't have the boxes for though.
If you ever sell a lens or body on craiglist buyers seem to like getting the box. I asked a buyer why he wanted the box once and was told if I had the box it was a sign I took better care of my equiptment so I always try to do so.
Jim D
If you ever sell a lens or body on craiglist buyers seem to like getting the box. I asked a buyer why he wanted the box once and was told if I had the box it was a sign I took better care of my equiptment so I always try to do so.
Jim D
Aug 10, 2012 08:59:42 #
The reason you should keep the box is when you sell, people know you didn,t steal the equipment or buy it second hand. Thus raising the resale price. A receipt works good to. If you have the box you probably didn't grab it out of a car.http://clicktimephotography.artistwebsites.com
Aug 10, 2012 09:08:41 #
bkyser wrote:
If you ever want to sell or upgrade, you get more "with original box" If you really want to get rid of them, I've seen people sell them on ebay. Better than just tossing them out.
Great point! :thumbup:
Aug 10, 2012 09:10:15 #
stevenelson wrote:
Who told you? How did you know? :lol:
When I wanted to sell a camera on ebay, I noticed that a lot of people were advertising their cameras as having the "original box." That's when I started keeping them.
Here's a long shot. Suppose your camera is lost or stolen, and the police want the serial number? If you haven't recorded it somewhere, you can look on the box.
Aug 10, 2012 09:10:19 #
deanna_hg wrote:
I am currently undergoing the chore of cleaning out my closet. A task for only the stout of heart. Since I started buying my Nikon d90 and lenses, bags, flashes, etc. I've accumilated a good amt of boxes which I've tossed up into the nether relms of said closet. How many of you keep the boxes your camera equipment comes in? Why?
Keep all mine then I know where instructions etc plus if they need servicing They contain solid package, also agree if you ever want to sell them helps. In fact I tend to keep boxes off most items in case of return and they don't take up that much space either in the loft or closet.
Aug 10, 2012 09:13:54 #
there's a show on tv called "hoarders" ....... maybe you qualify!!
hahahahahaha
i keep some boxes for awhile.....then i throw them out. the more junk i get rid of...the less my wife or kids will have to clean out when i bite the big one.
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i keep some boxes for awhile.....then i throw them out. the more junk i get rid of...the less my wife or kids will have to clean out when i bite the big one.
Aug 10, 2012 09:17:06 #
Hi Deanna,
I always keep the boxes for either cameras or lenses. I think the reason comes perhaps from watch collectors, who religiously keep the boxes that the watch comes in - I'm not talking Casio's and Seiko's, I'm talking about Rolex's, Audemars, Chopards, Patek Philipes, and Cartier's. Model car collectors do the same thing - it diminishes the value of the item if it doesn't have the original box.
Granted lenses and cameras may not increase in value over time, with some exceptions, of course, as do watches and old model cars, but it's all in the perception of the potential buyers. So keep the boxes - all in the same large box and put it away so that you can find them easily. Good luck
I always keep the boxes for either cameras or lenses. I think the reason comes perhaps from watch collectors, who religiously keep the boxes that the watch comes in - I'm not talking Casio's and Seiko's, I'm talking about Rolex's, Audemars, Chopards, Patek Philipes, and Cartier's. Model car collectors do the same thing - it diminishes the value of the item if it doesn't have the original box.
Granted lenses and cameras may not increase in value over time, with some exceptions, of course, as do watches and old model cars, but it's all in the perception of the potential buyers. So keep the boxes - all in the same large box and put it away so that you can find them easily. Good luck
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